@tdrell, Terri, I am SO jealous .. a newborn! It has been SO long since I could have a tummy kiss or a neck kiss .. you are SO lucky .. get kisses for me!! So Lucky!

Glad you are getting the sleep apnea equipment .. without it you are really subject to stroke and heart attack! I bug my husband to always travel with his .. he has a handy little carry case that he can take on an airplane. It took him several masks before he found one he found comfortable .. proper pressure .. that he didn't pull off during the night.

How are you lungs now .. better? Thinking of you .. Hugs! Katherine

@katemn Katherine, regarding your post about masks, I checked that mask out on google and love that it can be washed and reused. There is a black round area on it, I presume to attach an air supply. Does it need to be connected to one? I have heard that masks generally do not filter out viruses but this one says it does so that's a big plus. I do not have breathing difficulties but my transplant center (liver) tells it's post-transplant patients to wear a mask when flying which I expect to do in the fall.

I found it very difficult to find your posting, maybe eventually I will get more practiced in that. I wish there was an option to put newer posts first.

Thanks, JK

@contentandwell .. JK, I agree with you "I wish there was an option to put newer posts first.' .. I understand the IT people have it on their list .. but it is complicated .. other people prefer that posts be placed under an ongoing post/ "subject" etc. Conflicting needs?! I'll mention it to Colleen.

"There is a black round area on it, I presume to attach an air supply. Does it need to be connected to one?" .. the black round area you see is the air vent so that you can breath! I found it really pretty easy to breathe through because of this air vent. Hugs to you! Katherine

Here is the information on the Cambridge Mask from my File Cabinet:
TRAVEL-MASK and Air Supply Mini-Mate Personal Ionic Air Purifier--Black I was traveling to a VERY air polluted area .. I did a LOT of research and found there was a BETTER mask than the 3M N95 mask .. PLUS could looked kinda cute! I found it decent to breath with. I now will carry it as needed.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KK2NSVK/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl
CLEANING Washing Instructions – can I wash the mask? Yes, you can CAREFULLY hand wash it with some mild soap. Note that the masks are washable, but cleaning them only removes dirt not pollution trapped inside the filter. So the mask needs to be replaced after extended use to ensure proper filtration.

SIZING We have found that the best way to choose the mask is by weight. MEDIUM: 33 – 64kg= 73 to 141#

*REPLACMENT TIME How long can I use it? Cambridge Masks™ are non-disposable, meaning that you can use them for potentially hundreds of hours. The length of time they are suitable for depends on how polluted the environment is when you use it. A table is provided below, but a “rule of thumb” (a guideline) is that you can use the masks on a regular basis for 3-6 months before it needs replacing. Note that the masks are washable, but cleaning them only removes dirt not pollution trapped inside the filter. So the mask needs to be replaced after extended use to ensure proper filtration.